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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023.12.04 Council MinutesCity0f VS co washin on MINUTES City Council Regular Meeting 7:00 PM - Monday, December 4, 2023 Pasco City Hall, Council Chambers & GoToWebinar CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 7:02 PM by Blanche Barajas, Mayor. ROLL CALL Councilmembers present: Blanche Barajas, Charles Grimm, Leo Perales, Pete Serrano, David Milne, Melissa Blasdel, and Zahra Roach Councilmembers absent: None Staff present: Adam Lincoln, City Manager; Richa Sigdel, Deputy City Manager; Angela Pashon, Assistant City Manager; Darcy Buckley, Finance Director; Kevin Crowley, Fire Chief; Eric Ferguson, City Attorney; Jacob Gonzalez, Community & Economic Development Director; Jesse Rice, Parks & Recreation Director; Brent Cook, Deputy Police Chief; Steve Worley, Public Works Director; and Debby Barham, City Clerk Boy Scout Troop No. 159 and Cub Scout Pack No. 100 opened the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance. Council discussed revising the agenda order. MOTION: Councilmember Roach moved, seconded by Councilmember Blasdel to move the Miscellaneous Discussion after the Public Comments. RESULT: Motion carried unanimously 7-0 AYES: Mayor Barajas, Councilmember Grimm, Councilmember Perales, Councilmember Serrano, Councilmember Milne, Councilmember Blasdel, and Councilmember Roach Page 1 of 8 OATHS OF OFFICE - COUNCILMEMBER Municipal Court Judge Stilwill administered the Oaths of Office for Councilmember to the following newly elected and re-elected Councilmembers with terms commencing on January 1, 2024: • Charles Grimm serving under Council District No. 2 • Leo Perales serving under Council District No. 3 • David Milne serving under Council District No. 5 • Peter Harpster serving under Pasco At -Large RECESS Mayor Barajas called a ten-minute recess at 7:09 PM for signing the Oaths of Office and photo opportunities for newly elected and re-elected Councilmembers. CONSENT AGENDA Approval of Meeting Minutes for November 20th and November 27th To approve the minutes of the Pasco City Council Regular Meeting held on November 20, 2023, and Special Meeting & Regular Workshop held on November 27, 2023. Bills and Communications - Approving Claims in the Total Amount of $7,277,596.19 and Bad Debt Write-off Totaling $ 389,397.40 To approve claims in the total amount of $7,277,596.19 ($61,109,856.91 in Check Nos. 260075 - 260382; $12,050.68 in Check Nos. 54607 - 54613; $1,155,688.60 in Electronic Transfer Nos. 30199424 - 30200081). To approve bad debt write-off for accounts receivable, Ambulances, in the amount of $389,397.40 and, of that amount, authorize $35,165.78 to be turned over for collection. Cancellation of December 11, 18, and 26 2023, Regularly Scheduled Council Meetings To approve the cancellation of the December 11th and 26th Council Workshop Meetings and December 18th Council Regular Meeting. Page 2 of 8 Arts & Culture Commission Reappointment - Aislin Maloney To confirm Mayor Barajas' reappoint of Aislin Maloney to the Arts & Culture Commission as its Youth Representative, Position No. 7, with a term from January 1, 2024 through January 1, 2026. MOTION: Councilmember Blasdel moved, seconded by Councilmember Roach to approve the Consent Agenda as read. RESULT: Motion carried unanimously 7-0 AYES: Mayor Barajas, Councilmember Grimm, Councilmember Perales, Councilmember Serrano, Councilmember Milne, Councilmember Blasdel, and Councilmember Roach PUBLIC COMMENTS The Grinch, Mt. Crumpet, expressed a protest to the City of Pasco's Annual Winterfest event scheduled for December 4th through 9th. Leslie Maxwell, Richland resident, commented on the current war in Israel and requested Council do what they can to stop U.S. government from sending funds to support the war located in Israel. Dallas Green, Pasco resident, congratulated the newly elected and re-elected Councilmembers. He expressed concern about some of the projects in the City's budget and provided recommendations where funding should be spent. Nancy Roach, Pasco resident, expressed appreciation to Councilmember Roach for her service on the Council. Daven Diaz, West Richland resident, expressed appreciation to Councilmember Roach for her service on the Council. Sabiha Khan, Pasco resident, expressed appreciation to Councilmember Roach for her service on the Council. Virginia Thomlinson, Pasco resident, expressed appreciation to Councilmember Roach for her service on the Council. Mike Roach, Pasco resident, expressed appreciation to Councilmember Roach for her service on the Council. Julian Jackson, Western States Counsel Carpenters Union, Local 59 Representative, expressed appreciation to newly elected Councilmembers, as well as those Councilmembers that are ending their terms. He expressed concern regarding the Lewis Street Overpass project related to apprenticeship employees on site. Page 3 of 8 Alexia Estrada, Pasco resident, expressed appreciation to Councilmember Roach for her service on the Council. Scott and Kim Lehrman, Pasco residents, congratulated the newly elected and reelected Councilmembers. They expressed appreciation to Councilmember Roach for her service on the Council. James Carmody, Yakima resident and attorney, distributed a petition to rescind Ordinance No. 4701 related to Water Rights fees and explained his reasoning of his request to rescind the ordinance. Steven Bauman, Franklin County resident, requested that Council rescind Ordinance No. 4701 related to Water Rights fees. Joseph Campos, Pasco resident, expressed appreciation to newly elected and re- elected Councilmembers. He expressed appreciation to Councilmember Roach for her service on the Council. Justin Kerry, Pasco resident, congratulated the newly elected and reelected Councilmembers. He commented on the 5th and 14th amendments in Washington State Constitution and he supported the closure of Planned Parenthood. Holden Divner, Kennewick resident, lectured Council, recited scripture and recommended that Council does what God wants. Eric Weinhimer, Sunnyside resident, commented on water rights fees issue. Maria Marvin, Pasco resident, expressed appreciation to Councilmember Roach for her service on the Council. Ana Ruiz Kennedy, Pasco resident, expressed appreciation to Councilmember Roach for her service on the Council. Rana Deep, Richland resident, expressed appreciation to Councilmember Roach for her service on the Council. She also commented on those mothers, children, and families located in Gaza where the Israel-Hamas war is centered. Irving Brown, Pasco resident, expressed appreciation to Councilmember Roach for her service on the Council. MISCELLANEOUS DISCUSSION No discussion. RECESS Mayor Barajas called a five-minute recess at 8:08 PM. Page 4 of 8 REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES AND/OR OFFICERS Verbal Reports from Councilmembers Mr. Perales commented on recent community events. Mayor Barajas reported on the Tri-Cities National Park Committee meeting held recently. She noted that the City of Pasco is one of the American Heritage Cities and announced that there are decals that provide information on locations of all the heritage sites in the region. Mr. Worley reported that the Washington State Transportation Improvement Board (TIB) awarded the City of Pasco $1.6 for Road 68 and Court Street intersection improvements project. He also announced that the TIB granted the City an additional $2M for the Lewis Street Overpass project. Mr. Rice announced Winterfest events throughout the week, as well as the upcoming annual Lampson Cable Bridge Run scheduled for Saturday, December 16th. Ms. Roach stated that she was the one who requested that the Miscellaneous Discussion be moved up in the agenda and should have spoken up about it after the Public Comments period concluded. She expressed appreciation for the recent upgrades to the Pasco Specialty Kitchen, as well as the electrical outlets at Peanuts Park. Mr. Perales commented on the water rights fees issue. He made a motion to to rescind Ordinance No. 4701. Mr. Ferguson stated that the only way to repeal an ordinance to by another ordinance. He stated that a Councilmember would need to make a motion directing staff to prepare a repeal ordinance. Council discussed if and how to move forward on repealing Ordinance No. 4701 or if additional information is needed for Council to consider before taking action of repealing the Ordinance. Mr. Worley provided a recap of the outreach related to topic. He stated that the majority of developers that attending the meeting expressed an understanding for the need to adjust the Water Rights acquisition fees to alien with the current market rate. Page 5 of 8 MOTION: Councilmember Perales moved, seconded by Councilmember Serrano to direct staff to draft an Ordinance would repeal Ordinance No. 4701 on January 2, 2024. RESULT: Defeated unanimously by Roll Call vote. 0-7 AYES: NAYS: Mayor Barajas, Councilmember Grimm, Councilmember Perales, Councilmember Serrano, Councilmember Milne, Councilmember Blasdel, and Councilmember Roach MOTION: Councilmember Serrano moved, seconded by Councilmember Grimm to continue the discussion of Ordinance No. 4701 at January 8, 2024 Workshop. RESULT: Motion carried unanimously 7-0 AYES: Mayor Barajas, Councilmember Grimm, Councilmember Perales, Councilmember Serrano, Councilmember Milne, Councilmember Blasdel, and Councilmember Roach HEARINGS AND COUNCIL ACTION ON ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS RELATING THERETO Public Hearing & Ordinance No. 4702 - Right -of -Way Vacation at Wyoming Avenue (VAC 2023-001) Mr. Gonzalez provided a brief report related to the proposed right-of-way vacation. Mayor Barajas declared the Public Hearing open to consider the proposed right-of- way vacation. Following three calls for comments, and there being none, Mayor Barajas declared the Public Hearing closed. MOTION: Mayor Barajas moved, seconded by Councilmember Serrano to adopt Ordinance No. 4702, vacating a portion of North Wyoming Avenue right-of-way in Frey's Addition to Pasco, Washington and, further, authorize publication by summary only. RESULT: Motion carried unanimously 7-0 AYES: Mayor Barajas, Councilmember Grimm, Councilmember Perales, Councilmember Serrano, Councilmember Milne, Councilmember Blasdel, and Councilmember Roach Page 6of8 ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS NOT RELATING TO HEARINGS Resolution No. 4405 - Approval of Washington State Department of Revenue Temporary Agreement for Tourism Promotion Area Fees Collection Ms. Sigdel provided a brief report related to the proposed agreement for the 2024 fees collection for the Tourism Promotion Area (TPA) through the Washington Stated Department of Revenue (DOR). Council and Ms. Sigdel continued a brief question and answer period regarding the 2024 TPA fees collection. MOTION: Councilmember Blasdel moved, seconded by Councilmember Roach to approve Resolution No. 4405, authorizing the City Manager to sign and execute a temporary agreement for the state administration of Tourism Promotion Area fees between the City of Pasco and the Washington State Department of Revenue. RESULT: Motion carried unanimously 7-0 AYES: Mayor Barajas, Councilmember Grimm, Councilmember Perales, Councilmember Serrano, Councilmember Milne, Councilmember Blasdel, and Councilmember Roach NEW BUSINESS Approval of the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (LTAC) Recommendations for 2024 Ms. Pashon provided a brief report on the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee's (LTAC) recommendations for the distribution of lodging tax funds in 2024. Council and staff briefly discussion the funding requests for the 2024 lodging tax funding awards. MOTION: Councilmember Blasdel moved, seconded by Councilmember Serrano to approve the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee recommendations for the 2024 funding allocations as presented. RESULT: Motion carried unanimously 7-0 AYES: Mayor Barajas, Councilmember Grimm, Councilmember Perales, Councilmember Serrano, Councilmember Milne, Councilmember Blasdel, and Councilmember Roach RECESS Mayor Barajas called a five-minute recess at 9:25 PM. Page 7 of 8 EXECUTIVE SESSION (20 MINUTES) Council adjourned into Executive Session at 9:30 PM for 20 minutes to discuss Consideration of the minimum offering price for sale or lease of real estate if there's a likelihood that disclosure would decrease the price per RCW 42.30.110(1)(c) Factors influencing the price include location, price, and use of the property and discussion with legal counsel about legal risks of current or proposed action per RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) with the City Manager, Deputy City Manager, and City Attorney. At 9:51 PM Mayor Barajas announced that the Executive Session would continue for another five minutes. Mayor Barajas called the meeting back to order at 9:58 PM. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:58 PM. PASSED and APPROVED this day of , 20_. APPROVED: ATTEST: 0 ))�4 (1, 94,A'� Blanche Barajas, Mayor Debra Barham, ity Clerk Page 8 of 8